Pickleball computer games can bring the on-court experience to their own homes when Pickleball One from Playin Games becomes available to Meta Quest users on October 19.
This multiplayer VR fitness game offers real-time singles or doubles matches in a virtual environment.
A Game Changer
Raghu Bathina, CEO of Playin Games, highlighted how Pickleball One could become a game changer among virtual sports games:
“Pickleball One redefines the experience of virtual sports. We capture the essence of pickleball as a game and as a social experience while introducing groundbreaking training and fitness features that set new standards for sports in VR.”
The title targets both gamers and Pickleball enthusiasts, aiming to enhance players’ skills through digital practice, much like iRacing and Gran Turismo do in their respective domains.
Rhythm-Based Exercises
Players can refine their abilities and fitness through various drills and rhythm-based exercises. The game also tracks progress and gamifies the experience with achievements.
Once players feel proficient, they can participate in community tournaments at various skill levels, either solo or with a partner. Beyond leaderboard rankings, players have the opportunity to win tangible prizes.
Notably, players need not worry about collisions or obstacles. Pickleball One leverages the Passthrough feature of Meta Quest 3 and Meta Quest Pro, ensuring players have a constant awareness of their surroundings.
Pickleball One is compatible with Meta Quest 3, Meta Quest 2, and Meta Quest Pro and will be available in the Meta Quest Store at a special Holiday Season price of $24.99, starting October 19.
“An Authentic Experience”
The Pickleball One dedicated website describes the game as “an authentic reproduction of pickleball in VR!
“Physics, sounds, and mechanics have been carefully mapped from actual pickleball gameplay. Scoring and rules are based on the USA Pickleball Association’s Official Rulebook.
“Come and have fun learning and playing pickleball! Train, practice, and play against the AI, or enjoy multiplayer singles and doubles with other players!”
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